tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post53072422877892609..comments2016-12-03T15:16:20.077-05:00Comments on The Green Weenie: The Hill To ClimbRon Ieracinoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-60729977403398921812010-07-26T23:45:36.680-04:002010-07-26T23:45:36.680-04:00Not a bad idea, Ryan. I know this much; they bett...Not a bad idea, Ryan. I know this much; they better upgrade the rotation if they want to reverse the culture of defeat that&#39;s almost inbred in the franchise now.Ron Ieracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-34506738844337280412010-07-26T16:00:16.614-04:002010-07-26T16:00:16.614-04:00Well, I think it&#39;s really going to come down t...Well, I think it&#39;s really going to come down to whether or not the team thinks that its bats are ready to make a run in 2011. If so, I&#39;m torn. While a Jon Garland-type would be a safe bet, I would love to see the Pirates take a big gamble and go after a couple of guys who can instantly change the complexion of the rotation. I&#39;m talking about Brandon Webb and Brad Penny. Both will be coming off of major injuries. However, that might drive their prices down low enough that the Pirates can take a stab at them (perhaps $7 or $8 million a piece). If one or both regain their form, a mediocre rotation turns into a very strong one. However, if both flop, the Pirates will never it the end of it from their grumpiest fans and they&#39;ll be out quite a bit of cash.Ryannoreply@blogger.com